The Social Mind: A Philosophical Introduction (Lavelle Jane Suilin)(Paperback)

The Social Mind: A Philosophical Introduction (Lavelle Jane Suilin)(Paperback)

We spend a lot of time thinking about other people: their motivations, what they are thinking, why they want particular things. Sometimes we are aware of it, but it often occurs without conscious thought, and we can respond appropriately to other people's thoughts in a diverse range of

Mind - A Historical and Philosophical Introduction to the Major Theories (Kukla Andre)(Paperback / softback)

Mind: A Brief Introduction (Searle John R.)(Paperback)

'The philosophy of mind is unique among contemporary philosophical subjects,' writes John Searle, 'in that all of the most famous and influential theories are false.' One of the world's most eminent thinkers, Searle dismantles these theories as he presents a vividly written, comprehensive

Hegel's Epistemology - A Philosophical Introduction to the Phenomenology of Spirit (Westphal Kenneth R.)(Paperback / softback)

Philosophical Writing: An Introduction (Martinich A. P.)(Paperback)

Philosophical Writing: An Introduction, 4th Edition, features numerous updates and revisions to A. P. Martinich's best-selling text that instructs beginning philosophy students on how to craft a well-written philosophical essay. Features an entirely new chapter on how to read a philosophical

Social Movements: An Introduction (Della Porta Donatella)(Paperback)

A new, fully-revised and updated edition of the leading introduction to social movements and collective action - covers a broad range of approaches in the social sciences. Now in its third edition, Social Movements is the market-leading introductory text on collective action in contemporary

Social Work: A Very Short Introduction (Holland Sally)(Paperback)

Social workers spend their time trying to ease social suffering. They encounter the extreme casualties of social inequality: the victims of poverty, illness, addiction, and abuse; they work with abusers and offenders; and operate in the space between the state and the poor or marginalized. Social

The Sufis (Shah Idries)(Paperback)

The Sufis is the best introduction ever written to the philosophical and mystical school traditionally associated with the Islamic world. Powerful, concise, and intensely thought-provoking, it sums up over a thousand years of Eastern thought - the product of some of the greatest minds humanity has

Materialism (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback)

A brilliant introduction to the philosophical concept of materialism and its relevance to contemporary science and culture In this eye-opening, intellectually stimulating appreciation of a fascinating school of philosophy, Terry Eagleton makes a powerful argument that materialism is at the center

The Mind-Body Problem (Westphal Jonathan)(Paperback)

An introduction to the mind-body problem, covering all the proposed solutions and offering a powerful new one.Philosophers from Descartes to Kripke have struggled with the glittering prize of modern and contemporary philosophy: the mind-body problem. The brain is physical. If the mind is physical,

An Introduction to Philosophical Logic (Grayling Anthony C.)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Philosophical Logic has been a popular mainstay among students taking courses in philosophical logic and the philosophy of language since it was first published in

The Philosophy of Design (Parsons Glenn)(Paperback)

The Philosophy of Design is an introduction to the fundamental philosophical issues raised by the contemporary practice of design. The first book to systematically examine design from the perspective of contemporary philosophy, it offers a broad perspective, ranging across key philosophical areas

Quantum Mind and Social Science (Wendt Alexander)(Paperback)

There is an underlying assumption in the social sciences that consciousness and social life are ultimately classical physical/material phenomena. In this ground-breaking book, Alexander Wendt challenges this assumption by proposing that consciousness is, in fact, a macroscopic quantum mechanical

Introducing Consciousness: A Graphic Guide (Papineau David)(Paperback)

Introducing Consciousness starts with the problem of the philosophical relation between mind and matter, explains the historical origins of this problem, and traces different scientific attempts to explain consciousness. Along the way, readers will be introduced to zombies and Chinese Rooms, ghosts

An Introduction to Using Theory in Social Work Practice (Forte James A.)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Using Theory in Social Work Practice equips the reader to use fourteen key social work theories to guide each phase of the planned change process, from engagement through to evaluation. Suitable for a generalist approach, this book illustrates the value of applying theory to

The History of English: An Introduction (Gramley Stephan)(Paperback)

The History of English: An Introduction provides a chronological analysis of the linguistic, social, and cultural development of the English language from before its establishment in Britain around the year 450 to the present. Each chapter represents a new stage in the development of the language

The Dialectical Biologist (Levins Richard)(Paperback)

Scientists act within a social context and from a philosophical perspective that is inherently political. Whether they realize it or not, scientists always choose sides. The Dialectical Biologist explores this political nature of scientific inquiry, advancing its argument within the framework of

Islam - An Introduction (Maqsood Ruqaiyyah Waris)(Paperback)

A complete introduction to the history, beliefs, religious practices and social customs of

A Short Introduction to Psychoanalysis (Milton Jane)(Paperback)

A Short Introduction to Psychoanalysis offers a user-friendly introduction to arguably the most misunderstood of all the psychological therapies. This fully updated and revised Second Edition explains what psychoanalysis really is and provides the reader with an overview of its basic concepts,

Philosophy of Mind: A Beginner's Guide (Feser Edward)(Paperback)

In this lively and entertaining introduction to the philosophy of mind, Edward Feser explores the questions central to the discipline; such as 'do computers think', and 'what is consciousness'; and gives an account of all the most important and significant attempts that have been made to answer

The Cambridge Companion to Epicureanism (Warren James)(Paperback)

This Companion presents both an introduction to the history of the ancient philosophical school of Epicureanism and also a critical account of the major areas of its philosophical interest. Chapters span the school's history from the early Hellenistic Garden to the Roman Empire and its later

Quantitative Social Science: An Introduction in Stata (Imai Kosuke)(Paperback)

The Stata edition of the groundbreaking textbook on data analysis and statistics for the social sciences and allied fieldsQuantitative analysis is an increasingly essential skill for social science research, yet students in the social sciences and related areas typically receive little training in

Innocent Anthropologist (Barley Nigel)(Paperback / softback)

Offers an introduction to the life of a social

Social Policy and Social Work: An Introduction (Cunningham Jo)(Paperback)

An understanding of social policy is crucial for social workers as it underpins and shapes the legislative framework that they work within. From safeguarding service users and enabling them to improve their lives, to protecting the most vulnerable in society, social policy also has a vital role to